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Chemistry is the essential science

Chemistry is a part of everything in our lives Are you curious to discover more? Join Kelly in our high-tech labs for a glimpse of life as a Chemistry student.

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Our courses

We offer bachelor degrees, an integrated master’s degree, an HNC, and an extended course with a foundation year to prepare you for degree-level study. You can study full-time, part-time or take a sandwich course, which includes a work placement. We also offer a chemistry degree apprenticeship.

Chemistry (Extended), BSc Hons

Our extended chemistry degree includes a foundation year. Build the skills you need for careers in science, pharmacy or environmental agencies. Learn more.

Mode: Full time
Location: Medway Campus
Subject: Chemistry; Science

Chemistry, BSc Hons

Study chemistry at the University of Greenwich and get the skills for successful careers in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries or forensic science.

Mode: Full time, Part time, Sandwich
Location: Medway Campus
Subject: Chemistry; Science

Chemistry, BSc Hons (Degree Apprenticeship)

This degree apprenticeship in chemistry is designed in consultation with industry. Explore organic chemistry and practical laboratory science. Available via day release or online with attendance of an intensive laboratory week. Learn more.

Mode: Degree apprenticeship
Location: Medway Campus
Subject: Chemistry

Chemistry, HNC

Develop excellent laboratory skills and a broad knowledge of chemistry with our HNC in Chemistry. Study part time or via distance learning. Learn more.

Mode: Part time, Distance
Location: Medway Campus
Subject: Chemistry; Science

Chemistry, HNC (Higher Apprenticeship)

Combine learning and work experience with an HNC in Chemistry. Explore organic and inorganic chemistry and good laboratory practice for careers in science.

Mode: Part time, Blended learning, Degree apprenticeship
Location: Medway Campus
Subject: Chemistry

Chemistry, MChem

Our MChem in chemistry combines Bachelor and Master’s-level courses. Study organic and inorganic chemistry for careers in research and industry. Learn more.

Mode: Full time, Sandwich
Location: Medway Campus
Subject: Chemistry; Science

Why Greenwich is great for chemistry degrees

A knowledge of chemistry can prepare you for a broad range of future careers, while our degree apprenticeships allow you to work towards a degree from the workplace. Find out more about the opportunities at Greenwich and your potential future career destinations.

From Medway to MalariaGEN

Vikki Cornelius earned her PhD at Greenwich and now works for MalariaGEN at the University of Oxford, a global network that leads the fight against this deadly disease.

Degree apprenticeships

Learn as you work with degree apprenticeships, which are based largely in the workplace. Employees receive vocational training and emerge with a degree.

Study Chemistry for careers in science

Accredited by the Royal Society of Chemistry, a Chemistry degree from our Medway Campus equips you for a successful career in science.

Take your development in your own hands

We'll help you prepare for the working world and make the connections that could ignite your career. Louise describes her journey from Chemistry student to Marketing Manager at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK).

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Research and partnerships

Research and scholarly activities inform our learning and teaching and complement the enterprise activities that we provide.

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Join us as a research student

Graduates from our undergraduate science courses can move on to our MRes degree. Normally, you will need a 2.1 or First. If you have a suitable research proposal in a science discipline, we can help you apply to the university and find the appropriate supervisor.